A new, extraordinary exhibition opens at SAM
CELEBRATING the profound artistic legacy of Kunmanara Carroll, Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) proudly joins forces with JamFactory, Adelaide, to present a momentous survey exhibition.
From July 1 to October 22, 2023, SAM will exclusively showcase the awe-inspiring works of this revered Luritja/Pintupi/Pitjantjatjara artist in an exhibition titled Ngaylu Nyanganyi Ngura Winki (I Can See All Those Places).
Kunmanara Carroll, born in 1950, dedicated his life and talent to capturing the essence of his ancestral lands. Hailing from the remote APY Lands, Carroll immersed himself in the rich cultural tapestry of his people, becoming a distinguished figure within the Pukatja community. His creative journey took flight after retiring from the health and community fields, leading him to Ernabella Arts in 2009, where he flourished as one of the art centre’s most esteemed and senior practitioners.
In a heartfelt tribute to Carroll’s extraordinary vision, this exhibition will showcase his final ceramic works, paintings, and a tapestry crafted by the renowned Australian Tapestry Workshop.
The captivating artworks, complemented by the collaborative textile created with the Australian Tapestry Workshop, merge Carroll’s deep knowledge of Country with his beautifully intricate yet minimalist style.
Belinda Briggs, SAM Curator – Indigenous, says of the exhibition, ‘Kunmanara Carroll’s practice spans a mere 10 years, but in the body of his clay vessels and across his mark-making are stories older than life itself. His paintings and ceramics display a masterful relationship between mind, spirit, heart and hands. Through this exhibition, Carroll sustains the cultural continuum of passing on knowledge and love of Country through paint and clay.”
Ngaylu Nyanganyi Ngura Winki (I Can See All Those Places) will be exhibiting from July 1- October 22, 2023.
